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NYU Professors Seek Inclusion as Defendants in Lawsuit, Citing Threat to Academic Freedom and First Amendment Rights

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New York, NY – Three professors at New York University are seeking to be added as defendants in a recently filed lawsuit that accuses the university of mishandling incidents of antisemitism on campus. The professors believe that the definition of antisemitism being used in the lawsuit could impede academic freedom and violate the First Amendment. By intervening in the case, they hope to address these concerns. The lawsuit, originally brought forward by three Jewish students, did not initially include the professors as defendants, but two of them were later named. One of the professors, Andrew … Read more

Judge Rules Defendants Failed to Prove Conflict of Interest in Georgia Case, Yet Orders Action to Address ‘Impropriety’ Appearance

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Atlanta, Georgia – A ruling issued by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee on Friday stated that District Attorney Fani Willis would not be removed from a high-profile case involving former President Donald Trump. The judge stated that the defendants were unable to prove that Willis’s relationship with lead prosecutor Nathan Wade created a conflict of interest sufficient to warrant her removal. However, Judge McAfee did acknowledge an appearance of impropriety and stated that either Willis and her office must completely step away from the case, or lead prosecutor Nathan Wade must withdraw. This … Read more

Local Judge Denies Homicide Defendant’s Motion for Release in Fatal Shooting Case

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 2, a homicide defendant’s request for release was denied by DC Superior Court Judge Rainey Brandt, who deemed the weight of the evidence against him to be significantly strong. Niko Hall, 32, is facing charges of first-degree murder, assault with intent to kill, possession of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a license in connection with the fatal shooting of Anthony Lee on September 26, 2020. During the court hearing, Wole Falodun, Hall’s defense attorney, argued for the modification of his client’s pretrial release conditions. Falodun emphasized that Hall, … Read more

Defendant’s Violent Outburst Sends Shockwaves Through Courtroom

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LAS VEGAS (AP) – A defendant who violently attacked a judge in a courtroom brawl is set to appear before her again on Monday morning. Deobra Redden, who was facing a felony battery charge, tried to persuade Judge Mary Kay Holthus to show leniency and believe that he was changing his violent ways. However, when it became apparent that Redden was going to be sentenced to prison, he erupted in anger and charged at the judge, sparking a chaotic scene. In a shocking act caught on video, Redden vaulted over the judge’s bench, tackling Holthus … Read more